Our team

We are Aiducation International

Meet the power behind our purpose! Get to know our dedicated team of passionate individuals driving change and making an impact every day.

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A dedicated international team with local expertise

Aiducation International's dedicated team of professionals and students from across the globe works tirelessly to make education accessible to tomorrow's leaders. Discover more about our leadership team, country chapters, and board below.

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Our global team who oversee the operations and products of all the chapters with the support of an experienced advisory board.

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Matthias Meier

Group Managing Director

"Education provides the foundation to realize professional ambitions and thereby enables individuals to take over responsibility for their society. With the unique business model of Aiducation I would like to make this kind of freedom possible to the underprivileged youth.”

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Global

Martin Linder

Group Finance Director

“We are not just our behaviour – we are the person managing our behaviour.' - Kenneth H. Blanchard. I found this beautiful sentence as a 20 year old student and made it my guiding principle. Today, in the mid of my fifties, I am glad that I found Aiducation International. Because Aiducation helps young, bright, underprivileged, but highly motivated people in Africa and Asia become personalities. With our scholarships, our academies, the alumni network and by supporting their business ideas. To make these young personalities support their home countries to become strong nations. “Building People. Building Nations”. If you like that idea, then become a part of it!”

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Mohamed Thoraia

Group Chief Growth Officer

“Empowering young people to continue learning and develop their entrepreneurial skills is the driving force behind my "pro bono" work with Aiducation. I'm really excited about the lifelong learning opportunities we offer, such as personalized educational paths, focused mentoring, and free access to a wealth of entrepreneurial resources. These tools not only make learning enjoyable but also equip our youth to innovate and lead in a constantly changing world.”

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Karin Aue

Group Communications Director

"I truly believe that investing in education is the most impactful and sustainable way to support people, communities, and countries. Having been part of this incredible team for over a decade, I find great joy in connecting with students, young entrepreneurs, and passionate Aiducators from all over the world."

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Marc Blumenfeld

Group General Counsel

“I am proud to be part of the Aiducation team because Aiducation recognizes that developing a country means educating individuals - one at a time.”

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Cynthia Brauchli

Group Product Manager Scholarships, Mentoring & Coaching

"From the very beginning, I was convinced and excited about the unique business model of Aiducation International. In my eyes, the investment in humans and their education is the most sustainable form of development aid. Therefore it fills me with pride to be part of Aiducation’s team and to have the opportunity to contribute to a better world and to really make an impact."

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Ashuhan Doğan

Group Product Manager Entrepreneurship

"Giving back to society has always been key part of who I am and I can not think of a better cause than supporting education and entrepreneurship to achieve it in the most sustainable way possible. I am happy to be a member of Aiducation International where my values fit into a bigger picture and my passion has a chance to become reality."

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Boniface Mahulo

Group Product Manager Alumni Network

"My personal inspiration stems from witnessing the transformative impact of education on individuals and communities alike. Each student empowered through Aiducation embodies the potential to catalyze positive change in their world. As I walk alongside them on their educational journey, my passion is fueled by the belief that every mind ignited with knowledge holds the power to create a brighter, more equitable future for all. Empowering minds, igniting futures – together, we pave the path to limitless possibilities."

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Julia De Vargas-Marquez

Volunteer Employability & Alumni Network

"I consider myself a citizen of the world: I was born in Mexico, studied and started my career in the US, and have been living in Switzerland for 27+ years. I am motivated and passionate about guiding, supporting, and enabling individuals to become the very best version of themselves. I believe that education opens the world. I have experienced this firsthand: my parents moved our family to the US to provide us with educational opportunities we would have not had otherwise. Then years later, I came to Switzerland on a three-month internship/exchange program. This experienced changed the course of my life. I would now like to offer my experience, 24+ years in the education sector, and motivation to the benefit of Aiducation, its Scholars & Fellows. It is an honor to contribute to “Building People, Building Nations."

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Samuel Bon

Group Board President

"Growing up, I have been fortunate to witness the benefits of a diverse and accessible educational system firsthand. My access to a comprehensive primary education and university in Switzerland has instilled in me a profound appreciation for the transformative power of education. The experience at Swisscontact further reinforced my understanding of the tremendous impact that well-designed educational programs can have on individuals and communities. What particularly resonates with me about Aiducation was its focus on developing future leaders and promoting better education and sustainable income for all.”

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Carole Häusermann

Group Board Vice President

"If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together." (African Proverb) “Connecting worlds whereby both sides benefit, that is my ambition."

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Eva Köberl

Co-Founder & Voting Member

"One of our first applicants wrote in her essay at the time: “Education is the key”. I believe that with full conviction! It is the most important key to personal success, development and ultimately to having a positive impact in your own environment and beyond. I was lucky enough to have access to education and was able to go my own way. But I want to give something back and enable others to have similar opportunities. Because motivated and committed talents with brilliant ideas are the most important asset we have. And being able to help shape and experience this 1:1 is simply a lot of fun!"

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Hannes Röst

Voting Member

"I love working for Aiducation International because we provide unrestricted access to education and information which is immensely important for an equal and just society."

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Jan Rihak

Voting Member

“I chose to become an Aiducator because I believe in the concept, it gave me an amazing platform to make an impact, and the team is enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and keen to grow.”

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